Message from @Grossly Incandescent

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2018-01-13 20:46:38 UTC  

Definitely cherry, peppermint's harshness(depending on the brand) may cause added irritation to the nose and eyes.

2018-01-13 20:46:55 UTC  

Weird you couldn't find unflavored though.

2018-03-28 14:09:41 UTC  

Any medics want to share some first aid/wound treatment knowledge? How to care for deep wounds, etc

2018-03-28 16:27:00 UTC  
2018-03-31 05:30:50 UTC  

@Clark Crocetti#7720 Anything specific?

2018-04-17 12:07:03 UTC  

Anyone knowledgeable on ketogenic diet?

2018-04-17 14:34:43 UTC  

@MaryJuneVoss - SC you might have better luck on the fitness server, under nutrition.

2018-04-17 14:50:49 UTC  

Yeah I see those guys talking about keto over there sometimes

2018-04-19 02:48:32 UTC  

Re: keto. Your body and especially your brain likes glucose. Your liver stores glucose for around 12 hours after you eat any type of carb. It releases it when fasting, as in your overnight sleep. When your glucose (sugar) stores are gone, aka glycogen stores, your body flips out a little. Your body will start making ketones by burning your fat stores. If you continue eating less than around 30 g carbs daily, you will likely feel low energy and foggy for a few days while your body adapts to the new fuel source. Your brain can use ketones as fuel and will adapt and you will start to feel better.

2018-04-19 02:50:09 UTC  

You will lose weight quickly, but it is mostly water. If you continue, your body will continue mobilizing fat stores - burning fat. Eating most calories from fat, like butter avocado olive oil even bacon, will satiate you especially if you have a lot of fiber in the way of vegetables (avoiding root vegetables high in starch and of course grains).

2018-04-19 02:50:31 UTC  

To remain in ketosis, it is also important to avoid a large excess of protein. Artificial sugars in large quantities may also throw you out. If the goal is weight loss, you'll slowly adapt to wanting less food because fats + fiber is filling. Keto has been shown in many cases to normalize blood fats (lipids - cholesterol, triglycerides) and should not habe negative impact on the kidneys, especially if you aren't eating only meat. Other reported benefits include increased energy and mental acuity, though I don't know of studies verifying this. It is a tricky diet because it's hard to know what they put in food at restaurants and cooking yourself is best. Also, the social aspect of food shouldn't be discounted and may vause troubles at times. Regarding fat intake - eating as much as you want is generally fine; however, if you eat a large excess, your body will look to the dietary fat first and may not get to mobilizing fat stores. If you continue, physical activity is important to maintain and build muscle. Combined with intermittent fasting, you¡will see good results and intermittent fasting is shown to positively impact longevity.

2018-04-19 02:50:38 UTC  
2018-05-04 14:47:36 UTC  

I'm not sure where to put this since it's a matter of healthcare finance rather than practical medical advice. I use Christian Healthcare Ministries rather than traditional health insurance, and I want to shill for it here. I've found it to be far cheaper than insurance while covering the same needs. http://www.chministries.org/howitworks.aspx

I do benefit if I get a referral, but that's honestly not my main motive here. I've come to very much enjoy having more direct control over my healthcare finances and not paying as much.

Happy to answer any questions.

2018-05-04 14:47:51 UTC  

Caveat: you need to be a church-attending Christian to participate.

2018-05-17 12:30:56 UTC  

Hello friends. I have a question for anyone who’s a CNA or RN, or just anyone with some knowledge on this topic. I’ve been doing caregiving for elderly and disabled people for a few years, and I want to work towards becoming a CNA so I can further my knowledge/do more for my clients/more pay etc. There’s a local service that does CNA exam prep over the course of a few weeks for a few hundred bucks. My question is are services like this really needed with the amount of information that can be found online? This service and instructor are held in high regards, so I don’t think it’s just a scam, but if I can save some money I’d like to. Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

2018-05-17 12:32:49 UTC  

<@&435155893747974155> ☝🏻

2018-05-18 01:13:18 UTC  

I'm a CNA in Oregon. Are you already in a class?

2018-05-18 01:13:56 UTC  
2018-05-18 01:26:34 UTC  

Not yet

2018-05-18 01:58:29 UTC  

In the state of WA, the community colleges have good CNA classes. The small companies are not as well liked.... The catch is community colleges are more expensive, but are prefered. In WA, you have to go through the classes to get a license to be a CNA.

2018-05-18 02:17:13 UTC  

I think this may be the case in Florida as well, having to complete a class before the examination

2018-05-18 02:32:05 UTC  

There a skills test, and a written test in WA. Hardest part of the test:Wash hands and give patient call light.....

2018-05-18 23:40:19 UTC  

I did my CNA through a company, but it came highly regarded by my agency.

2018-05-18 23:40:50 UTC  

You have to do a class and also probably do clinicals before you can test. At least, that's how things are done in OR

2018-05-19 00:26:37 UTC  

That’s how I heard of the class that I mentioned, all the local agencies hold it in high regard.

2018-06-05 02:33:50 UTC  

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/322712621503479809/453385933723533322/image.jpg

2018-06-05 02:33:51 UTC  

<@&435155893747974155> what kind of burn is this and how should I care for it?

2018-06-05 02:34:02 UTC  

3rd degree

2018-06-05 02:34:18 UTC  

Right now I'm keeping it covered in ointment and gauze

2018-06-05 02:34:20 UTC  

cold water rinse... pat dry with clean towel

2018-06-05 02:34:25 UTC  

ointment and gause

2018-06-05 02:34:43 UTC  

Aloe and lidocaine patches while I work

2018-06-05 10:26:26 UTC  

I thought third degree reaches sub-cutaneous tissue like muscle, tendons, etc

2018-06-05 10:58:00 UTC  

Yeah I don't think it's third degree

2018-06-05 10:58:34 UTC  

Severe first degree bordering on second possibly

2018-06-05 11:15:13 UTC  

But I don't know lol

2018-06-05 11:16:17 UTC  

I got 425 degree glue on it at work and when I peeled the dried glue off it took a layer of skin with it

2018-06-05 13:09:33 UTC  
2018-06-05 15:08:59 UTC  

If it gets any worse or pusses up go see the Dr to get some RX cream

2018-06-05 15:09:33 UTC  

Any Dr will be able to give you a topical cream stronger then some over the counter burn gel

2018-06-05 21:58:01 UTC  

@Louis Loire - NY thanks. I'm going floating this weekend should I just dress it as normal or do I need to wrap it in a waterproof bandage or something?